Motherhood! In February, I gave birth to my first child, Winnie-Rose, who is now three months old.
Throughout my pregnancy, people often said, “nothing quite prepares you.” I heard it, but I don’t think I fully took it in. I assumed I’d continue as I was. That life and work would carry on, and my baby would simply fit into it.
The reality has been very different.
The past few months have been slower and more contained than I imagined from pregnancy, to C-section recovery, to navigating early motherhood. Even now, something as simple as leaving the house takes more thought than it used to. At times, it’s felt like the world has continued moving forward without me, while I’ve been in a completely new rhythm.
But in that, something has shifted.
My work has always been rooted in the outdoors. It is where my creativity comes from, and where I feel most like myself. As a commercial outdoor and lifestyle photographer, I’ve been fortunate to travel widely and work on campaigns I’ve genuinely loved, particularly more recently in fashion-led and story-driven projects. That hasn’t changed.
What has changed is my perspective. I’m starting to see and value different kinds of moments. Slower, more real, and often the ones that would usually go unnoticed. And I can already feel that shaping the way I approach my work going forward. As I sit here writing this with my daughter asleep on my chest, I’m starting to think about what the next version of my work looks like and how it evolves alongside motherhood. How I continue to create in a way that feels both honest and sustainable.
I’m now easing back into projects and always open to conversations with brands looking to create outdoor story-led content
Dacia — Million-Star Hotel
Some shoots stay with you long after you pack the kit away. This was one of them.
The idea behind Dacia’s Million-Star Hotel was simple: strip everything back and let the experience speak for itself. No excess, no distractions, just space, quiet, and a sky full of stars. Photographing it felt the same way. Slow mornings, long evenings, and the kind of darkness that makes you properly look up.
Working from golden hour through to deep night meant trusting the environment and being patient with the light. The challenge wasn’t adding more, but knowing when to step back and let the moment unfold. Campfire warmth, soft reflections, the hum of the landscape, these became as important as the images themselves.
As an outdoor and lifestyle photographer, this is the kind of work I’m always drawn to: real experiences, honest storytelling, and places that don’t need dressing up.
Winter Sunset with LANX: Outdoor footwear for the Field
On a frosty evening in the family fields, as the sun dipped into a soft winter haze, we set out to tell a story rooted in British countryside heritage. This outdoor shoot for LANX celebrates the durability and understated style of handcrafted footwear made for real outdoor living.
Shot amongst our Herdwick sheep, and Plankbridge Shepherds hut, the imagery captures the quiet resilience of rural life.
With colours inspired by the season; cool greys, earthy greens and the soft glow of a setting sun. This outdoor photoshoot blends outdoor lifestyle photography with the authenticity of place. Homegrown, handcrafted, and built with purpose in the Dorset countryside.
On Set With Purdey & Sons
On Set for the Autumn/Winter James Purdey & Sons Campaign
I recently had the pleasure of joining the team on set for the AW James Purdey & Sons campaign, a project that beautifully blends heritage, craftsmanship and the atmosphere of the British countryside.
I was invited by my talented friend and collaborator, Georgina Preston, to assist with her camera work throughout the shoot. Spending the day out in the field with her was an inspiring experience; she has an incredible eye and energy, and being alongside her offered a front-row seat to the creative process behind a brand known for its legacy and understated luxury.
The landscapes were stunning, the production seamlessly executed, and the creative direction from Giles Deacon added an elevated visual narrative that made the entire project feel special. From early morning setups to capturing those fleeting natural-light moments, it was one of those shoots that reminds you why you love working in this industry.
Grateful for the opportunity and excited to see the final campaign come together.
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Harvest & Heritage – AW25
This autumn, the fields, hedgerows, and orchards of Dorset become the backdrop for a new creative campaign: Harvest & Heritage. A visual story of gathering, craft, and the timeless rituals of the countryside.
I’m opening my doors to a small number of brands who’d like to see their products placed in this story — styled and photographed in a rural setting, where heritage and seasonality meet.
Whether it’s wool, tools, preserves, or textiles, this campaign is about more than product photography. It’s about creating images that feel lived-in, rooted, and timeless — a chance to connect your brand to the enduring rhythm of the seasons.
📸 Collaborations for AW25 Harvest & Heritage are now open.
If your brand belongs in this landscape, I’d love to hear from you.
Maldon Salt – Behind the Crystals
Photographing Maldon Salt in their Essex home was an opportunity to approach brand storytelling in a truly documentary way. The brief was to capture not only the product, but the process — the factory, the people, and the unseen details that shape one of the most iconic salts in the world.
The environment came with its challenges: low light, steam rising from the pans, and shifting atmospheres that made visibility tricky. But those same conditions created a mood and texture that lent themselves beautifully to storytelling. I leaned into those elements, working with natural contrasts and ambient glow to highlight the drama of salt being formed.
For this shoot, I also experimented with a split filter, creating a subtle crystalline effect in some frames. The result echoed the salt itself — fractured light, softened edges, and a glimmer that felt both experimental and natural. It gave the client a selection of images that balanced clean documentary coverage with something more artistic.
The series is as much about people as it is about process: the hands tending to the pans, the rhythm of the factory, and the heritage that sits behind every Maldon Salt flake. Photographing it was an exercise in patience, observation, and seeing beauty in the atmosphere of craft.
